"One moment we were shaking the sand out of our sandals, the next we found ourselves carving the Thanksgiving turkey. While it's a fun and festive season, it can also be a time of heightened stress for many people. The busyness and non-stop pace can run us ragged-between decorating our homes, entertaining, attending countless work parties, and managing the hectic holiday shopping. The pressure to find the "perfect" gift for our friends and family can be downright grueling."
"Sometimes we purchase a gift that we like, and we assume they will as well. And then comes awkward silence. Have you ever excitedly handed your partner a gift, only for them to smile and politely say "thank you" without much enthusiasm? Or perhaps you've been on the receiving end - baffled as to why your partner got you yet another meaningless tchotchke destined to collect dust, or a goofy festive sweater you would never wear."
Holiday activities accelerate quickly, moving from summer leisure to Thanksgiving and immediately to Christmas preparations. Busy schedules of decorating, entertaining, work parties, and intense holiday shopping increase stress. The pressure to choose the "perfect" gift can provoke overspending and impulsive buying. Studies from multiple countries link the season to declines in mental health and financial strain. Couples frequently overthink gifts, leading to mismatched choices, awkward reactions, and disappointment. Receiving an unsuitable gift can cause exasperation while perceived ingratitude can leave partners hurt. Gratitude correlates with relationship well-being, so unmet expectations around gifts can unintentionally damage partnerships. Many people get swept up in commercial pressures.
Read at Psychology Today
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